‘I will prove my innocence’

Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan were released on bail but the third accused Ajit Chandila, did not apply for bail.

June 11, 2013 11:13 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 06:56 am IST - New Delhi

Cricketer S. Sreesanth addressing a press conference after his release on bail from Tihar jail, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: Sandeep Saxena

Cricketer S. Sreesanth addressing a press conference after his release on bail from Tihar jail, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: Sandeep Saxena

Having secured bail after spending 27 days in jail, Sreesanth on Monday claimed he would prove his innocence. The India speedster, who was sent to prison following his arrest over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, was released on bail from Tihar jail on Tuesday.

“I have always played cricket according to the highest standard of the game. I always gave my heart and soul to the game,” he said. “I don’t want to forget what happened but it taught me a lot of things,” said Sreesanth,

Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan were released on bail but the third accused Ajit Chandila, did not apply for bail.

Thanking his fans and the media for supporting him, Sreesanth said, “I assure you I will prove my innocence.”

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